Tyson Sprick
I recently watched an MSNBC piece about Marion Jones who, among other athletes, admitted to using steroids to enhance athletic performance. It began with a clip from seven years ago that showed Jones adamantly denying the use of such supplements. While writing an article about how she lied gets the point across, showing actual footage of an interview in which she lies to the face of a reporter conveys a much deeper meaning. It shows her blunt lie up close and personal.
The piece goes on to discuss her five gold medals she won while showing footage of her competing in the Olympics. Actually seeing the video makes viewers think back to watching that event or any other competition and puts doubt in their mind. It makes sports fans wonder how many of the amazing feats they have been watching over the last several years are truly legitimate. Footage of Jones smiling makes the viewer resent her and other cheating athletes.
Nowadays, you read all the time about athletes caught using performance enhancing drugs. But showing the video of a cheating American Olympic athlete supposedly competing for the glory of her country conjures up some strong emotions---stronger feelings than a print article could generate.
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